Category Buyer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary
As aCategory Buyer III you will be the driving force behind a highperforming supply network optimizingQuality Cost Logistics Development and Management (QCLDM)to deliver maximum value. Youll develop and execute category strategies negotiate impactful agreements and foster strong supplier relationships to drive cost savings improve quality and streamline logistics. Acting as the key liaison between our company and suppliers youll ensure seamless communication assess risks and enhance efficiency to meet production demands. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment love strategic problemsolving and are passionate about supply chain excellence this is your opportunity to make a real impact!

What You Will Do:

• Developing managing and executing the category strategy managing policies agreements source catalogs and special procurement programs.

• Recognizing the potential for cost decreases inventory reductions and quality improvement as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.

• Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly while considering production demands and suppliers conditions.

• Documenting the suppliers performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.

What You Will Have:

• Data Analytics: Extensive experience with understanding of data inspection cleansing transformation and modeling to drive informed decisionmaking. Proven ability to anticipate challenges interpret risks and opportunities in predictive modeling and lead data collection initiatives while mentoring junior employees.

• Negotiating: Extensive experience in the ability to navigate complex discussions internally and externally to achieve successful outcomes. Proven track record of leading highstakes negotiations by identifying common ground assessing impacts and ensuring productive collaborative solutions.

• Contracts Management and Administration: Working knowledge of the ability to implement organizational protocols and ensure compliance with contract specifications. Capable of explaining key contract requirements and supporting the contract lifecycle to align with business needs. or contracts.)

• Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Working knowledge being able to follow procurement processes regulations and best practices. Skilled in documenting purchasing activities using procurement systems and ensuring compliance with contract specifications.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Extensive experience with a strong ability to build strategic partnerships resolve conflicts and drive supplier performance. Proven ability to refine processes conduct performance reviews and mentor junior team members in supplier selection evaluation and management.

• Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of experience in data analysis market research and budget examination to support procurement activities. Capable of assisting in continuous process improvement identifying sourcing opportunities and adhering to established standards and policies.

Additional Information:

• This location is in East Peoria IL.

• This position may require frequent travel.

• Relocation is not offered for this position

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer such as H L TN F J E O

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to parttime employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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